Third person sentenced for beating death of Detroit firefighter

DETROIT (WJBK) - The last of three people charged with brutally murdering Detroit firefighter David Madrigal was sentenced to jail Friday.

The judged approved a guilty plea bargain by Nicole O’Neill for second degree murder and today she was sentenced to 20 to 50 years in prison. Madrigal, 59, was killed in a robbery at his Detroit home in 2015. His SUV was stolen and set on fire.

While today in court, Madrigal’s daughter said the sentence won't ease the pain of her loss.

"I hope you feel the pain I feel every day when I wake up," said Christina Madrigal, the victim's daughter. "And remember this isn't a nightmare, this is my life. My father won't be able to walk me down the aisle, he won't meet his grandchildren, and he'll never enjoy the retirement he worked 26 years dedicating himself to the city of Detroit. Twenty-six years in prison is nothing compared to what you took - the life of my father."

Timmy Soto and Christian Rasnick were also convicted. Soto will spend at least 40 years behind bars and Rasnick was sentenced to 10 to 30 years.

O’Neill had a chance to speak to the family at Friday's sentencing but instead shook her head no when asked by the judge.